Queens’ Soccer Kickoff Scores in Astoria

Astoria’s fields kicked last night with Queens’ Youth Soccer Kickoff, lacing NYC’s spring. Coach Mia Chen drilled 100 kids as 200 cheered, a free league start by the river. It’s borough goals—$5 snacks sold, pure Queens vibe. A kid scored a header; a pro clapped loud. ‘Queens kicks—this is it,’ Chen says, blowing whistles. The turf turned pitch.

The kick’s fresh—April 4’s debut, it tripled since RSVPs, packing sidelines by 3 p.m. Chen’s a LIC striker; last night’s crowd hit max—balls flew. A late team subbed in; sweat poured—NYC grit glowed. Medals dropped—goals ruled. #QueensSoccer trended; Brooklyn’s sidelined.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a neighbor, dodging cheers. Mud splashed—kits stained; game held. A rival’s pitching a Flushing kick, splitting nets. Still, 300 stayed—soccer reigned. Astoria’s never scored so hard.

Chen’s teasing a monthly match, maybe a tourney if spring bites. ‘NYC’s field—this boots it,’ she says, packing cones. The kick’s a Queens win—grit meets grind. It’s a soccer surge; catch the next. Bring a ball—goals call.